Regular exercise has been shown to assist people in controlling high blood pressure. Many people think this means having to do a great deal of strenuous exercise every day, but this is a myth. A moderate exercise program will help keep your heart and blood vessels in shape and promotes a lower blood pressure. The American Heart Association even classifies walking at a brisk pace for 30 to 60 minutes, three days a week, as "regular physical activity." Also, you don't have to fit all your physical activity into one exercise session. You can break it up into ten-minute sessions or whatever works best for you. Your healthcare provider can help you with come up with a good exercise plan as part of your high blood pressure treatment.